The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Event at Newport
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The marathon and half marathon will be a USA Track & Field sanctioned event on a certified course, one of the fastest and flattest in all of America. Furthermore, runners will get to race through Jersey City’s uniquely diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods.
This race will be a 2024 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.
The marathon and half marathon will be a USA Track & Field sanctioned event on a certified course, one of the fastest and flattest in all of America. Furthermore, runners will get to race through Jersey City’s uniquely diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods.
This race will be a 2024 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.
Registration Cost: $140 for full marathon at time of registration
State: New Jersey
Hosted By: The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR), in partnership with the City of Jersey City, and CompuScore
Pros
Fast and flat course
Scenic views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty
Well run aid stations and friendly volunteers
Great energy downtown
Cons
Parking on race morning is a nightmare
Little to no crowd support in the park, a major part of the race
Post-race logistics were disorganized
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This large marathon has the potential to be a great addition to the North Jersey running scene - but the organizers need to work on the logistics to improve things when they return for a second year. Overall, good course and a good race.
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Registration was easy. Has the option of same day pick up or have the bib mailed to you. Overall pretty organized for the first time event except the corrals wasn’t set up till last minute and banana/food should be at finish line. Course not scenic
